Chris Huhne questioned by police over speeding claim

Cabinet minister interviewed by Essex police over allegations he passed speeding penalty points on to someone else Cabinet minister Chris Huhne and another person, believed to be his ex-wife, Vicky Pryce, have been interviewed by police over allegations he tried to pass speeding points on to someone else in March 2003. Huhne is battling to save his reputation in the face of accusations by his wife that he made her accept the points. At the weekend, Pryce piled further pressure on Huhne when she released a copy of her driving licence to a Sunday newspaper showing that she had received three points on 12 March 2003. Huhne denies the allegations. On Tuesday Essex police said: “We can confirm that two individuals have been interviewed today at police stations in Essex and London in respect of allegations regarding a speeding offence.” The force did not confirm whether either interview was carried out under caution, but stressed no arrests had been made. A spokeswoman for Huhne said: “Chris Huhne helped Essex police with their inquiries today and looks forward to an early resolution of this issue.” Chris Huhne Allegra Stratton guardian.co.uk

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